The inspiration for this knitalong is Pam Allen and Ann Budd's Lace Style, a new book about knitting lace with 21 inspired patterns from some of the country's most talented and inventive knitwear designers. Members of this KAL are encouraged to share their own creative versions of the patterns as well as their tips and suggestions for yarn substitions. We hope these patterns will give you new ways to think about knitting lace.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Essential Tank Top

I finished the essential tank top and love it! There's another picture and some more details on my blog.

I used elann.com's peruvian baby lace merino yarn and for some reason overcalculated the amount that I would need. I bought 5 balls but used less than half of that. The sizing is pretty good, I made the 34" and it fits really well, its on the long side which I like.

hurray! looks great and I love the color! This pattern is in my queue but it seems it keeps getting push back by other patterns. Now that fall and winter is coming I don't see my self starting that until next March.